Signal Processing

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White Paper: Introduction to HDCP 2.3

Keeping pace with advancements in digital video technology, HDCP has evolved to version 2.3, with stronger encryption, dedicated protection for high value 4K content, and new restrictions on the AV distribution system. AV professionals will need to understand HDCP 2.3 to integrate protected 4K content into... Download White Paper

White Paper: Distributing 4K and UHD Signals in Professional Environments

As 4K sources and displays become popular for more applications, the next challenge facing system designers and integrators is developing systems that fully support 4K video signals. This paper provides an introduction to the technology and standards, explores the design challenges, and offers practical solutions for incorporating... Download White Paper

White Paper: Hitting the Moving Target of 4K

As 4K continues to gain traction in the consumer market, it is rapidly becoming a popular requirement for professional AV systems as well. But 4K is a developing technology that will eventually evolve beyond what is available today. This paper will help you understand what you need to know about 4K signals for today’s... Download White Paper

White Paper: Understanding DTP Systems

The ability to transport audio, video, control, and remote power over shielded CATx cable is a growing necessity for accommodating today’s diverse presentation environments and professional AV system applications. This guide will help you understand how to effectively manage and integrate these signal... Download White Paper

White Paper: EDID: A Guide to Identifying and Resolving Common Issues

HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort require successful two-way EDID exchange between a display and a source to establish a connection between them. This in turn enables the flow of digital AV content from the source to the display. Problems with EDID communication are major causes of failure in digital video systems, with no... Download White Paper

Integration Opportunities with 4K Displays

Displays with 4K, or roughly 4K×2K resolution provide a solution for applications requiring a greater number of pixels on large screens. In 2005, the first 4K projection displays were introduced and began to be integrated into digital cinema, simulation, defense, medical, entertainment, and other environments. Since then,... (Login required: ) Read more

Selecting the Right Scalers

AV systems typically incorporate several input sources such as computers, videoconferencing equipment, cameras, and mobile devices, with different video signal formats and resolutions. It is common, though, for a display not to accept the wide range of video resolutions often found in professional AV environments. When... Read more

Selecting the Right Signal Processors

Signal processors alter and manipulate a signal in several ways. These can involve converting composite video to S-video, amplifying or peaking a signal, or completely reformatting a signal. Signal processors can improve the quality of an image, make routing and distribution easier, or allow images to be displayed in a... Read more

Setting Up a Scan Converter

Properly setting up a scan converter can make all the difference in the world in respect to image quality. A little fine-tuning can make the difference between a poor image and a good image. To obtain the best image, certain adjustments should be made each time a scan converter is used in a new application. The sequence... Read more

Courtroom of the Future - System Design Solution

The Courtroom of the Future relies on a fiber infrastructure to ensure that future upgrades to the AV system can use the existing cabling. It provides a model that can be readily adapted to various applications such as municipal, county, district, or superior courts. The AV system provides a modern means of presenting... Read more

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